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Get Involved: Volunteering Opportunities in Your Community

Volunteering is an important part of any community. It provides a way for people to give back and make a positive impact on their local area. Whether you’re looking to make a difference in your own backyard or get involved in something bigger, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in your community. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Local Charities

Local charities are always looking for volunteers to help out with their programs and services. From food banks and homeless shelters to animal rescue organizations, there are many ways to lend a hand. You can also look for opportunities with national charities that have local chapters or branches. Check with your local United Way or other nonprofit organizations for more information about volunteering opportunities in your area.

Community Events

Many communities host events throughout the year that need volunteers. These can range from small neighborhood festivals to large-scale events like marathons and parades. Volunteering at these events is a great way to meet new people and get involved in your community. You can also look for volunteer opportunities at local schools, libraries, and other public spaces.

Online Resources

There are plenty of online resources available for finding volunteering opportunities in your area. Sites like VolunteerMatch allow you to search for local volunteer positions by keyword or location. You can also find volunteer opportunities through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as through community bulletin boards or newsletters.

No matter how you choose to get involved, volunteering is an excellent way to make a difference in your community and give back to those who need it most. With so many options available, there’s sure to be something that fits your interests and skillset. So take the time to explore the possibilities and find the perfect opportunity for you.

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The Best Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Here's what parents recommend as the top community service opportunities for teens.

Whether their school district requires volunteer hours to graduate or your teen is simply interested in giving back, there are a wide variety of community service opportunities for them. If you and your high schooler are looking for the best way for them to get involved and make a difference around town, you're likely curious about the volunteer gigs other parents have found to be especially fulfilling for their teens.

Cozi , the top organizing app for families, surveyed real parents on the subject. Here are 10 volunteer opportunities they say made for a wonderful learning experience for their kids, along with one more we think is worth mentioning.

Before looking into any of these volunteer options, it's a great idea to call and see if eligibility and program requirements may have changed.

The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) looks for youth volunteers to ref or coach. And no problem if your teen didn't play soccer in the past. The organization says it has "developed special training to help volunteers who may have little or no soccer experience quickly gain the age-appropriate knowledge and skills they need to become outstanding coaches."

2. Boy Scouts of America

The nationwide organization encourages Scouts to do service projects as one way to "keep their promise 'to help other people,'" which has made many parents of teens fans of the Boys Scouts. Although they're encouraged to help other people every day, group service projects teach Scouts to give back to their community in a bigger way.

3. Girl Scouts of America

Parents love how this nationwide organization encourages troops to find ways to better their community and pay it forward. The site notes, "Giving back is always in season at Girl Scouts, so encourage your girls to harness that spirit of goodwill and bring their charitable intentions to life!"

4. Special Olympics

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to become coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers, managers, and unified partners—playing alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities.

5. Habitat for Humanity

Teens who work with Habitat for Humanity are given the opportunity to help improve entire neighborhoods and, in turn, assist families with achieving "the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life," according to the organization, which offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for people of all ages.

The YMCA is the leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and it relies heavily on support from volunteers. Parents say their teens have enjoyed giving back through the organization and have even been offered employment later on.

7. Humane Society of the U.S.

Parents say their young animal lovers enjoy working with the Humane Society (HSUS) to help with animals that have been brought to the shelter and/or walking dogs. HSUS says there are more than 60 unique ways to volunteer to help animals all around the country and in your community.

8. Pet therapy

Here's another idea for animal-loving kids and their parents. Through organizations like Pet Partners , children as young as 10 can volunteer as therapy pet handlers as long as they are supervised by a parent. Teens can provide therapy pet services to local nursing homes and hospitals on their own. If you're wondering what the difference is between a service animal, an emotional support animal, and therapy animal—learn the terminology here . Don't have a dog or cat? You can register rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, birds, and more!

9. Local hospital

Parents are proud of their teens for making blankets or cuddling babies in the NICU , assisting visitors, or working with seniors. These are just a few of many volunteer tasks offered by local hospitals, although you'll need to check the rules and regulations of your local hospital, especially with safety and age restrictions

10. Food banks

Parents say their teens have learned and grown by working at food banks, like those run by Feeding America . Helping out with this cause is even more important than ever as food insecurity has increased across the country.

Kids of all ages are encouraged by their parents to do volunteer work (like helping out at nursery homes and aiding people with disabilities) with 4-H, America's largest youth development organization , which is devoted to "empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime."

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Help rehabilitate and release wild animals

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Feed those in need in Irwindale

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Food distribution/warehourse assistance

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Bake cakes for at-risk youth and foster children

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Photograph dogs and cats for shelter

Serve meals to the homeless

Deliver meals to homebound seniors

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Spanish-language specialist volunteer

Grocery pick-up for families in need

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Heritage Rose Garden volunteers

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Serve food to the homeless every Sunday

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Volunteer at animal adoption events

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Keep bunnies and other animals safe from illegal animal sales and inhumane environments in Santee Alley

Help to rescue, foster, and adopt out kittens

Assist at a Bird Rehab Center

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Communicate with and teach an English learner

Start a chapter of an environmental and society based organization

Guide kids through STEM based projects

Volunteer at a Wildlife Rescue

Animal shelter volunteer

Raise awareness for the Adult Autism community

Donate lunches to Union Station Homeless Services

Pack and deliver groceries for the financially distressed, immuno-compromised, and seniors

Help feed isolated seniors in the Los Angeles Area

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Sort food with the West Valley Food Pantry

Start a fundraiser to aid those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Tutor K-8 students over video platforms

Work with a student-led, environmental nonprofit chapter

Write letters to healthcare workers

Knit & crochet caps for cancer and neonatal patients

Become a listener and offer emotional support online

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Art studio volunteer

Virtual tutor for 2020-2021 school year and beyond

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Connect with kids through fun projects and lessons

Virtual literacy tutor for elementary school students

Knit or crotchet baby blankets, hats, and booties

Tutor for Youth Promise

Teach virtual music lessons to kids

Serve meals at a food pantry and more

Run a children’s clothing drive

Volunteer with Sunnyvale Community Services

Help out at dinner service for families

Serve meals to families

Make lunches and hygiene kits

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Help out at food bank in Marin

Pack grocery bags for seniors (COVID-19)

Bag food for those in need during the Coronavirus

Make face masks for food bank workers

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Distribute groceries at the food bank

Collect basic necessities for families in need in San Jose

Serve dinner to families

Community clean up

Become a tutor for low-income kids

Volunteer at the Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center

Garden at a garden work party

Help grow native plants in Walnut Creek

Help with Immigration Services at Catholic Charities

Play music for seniors with disabilities or dementia

Help feed the homeless and hungry

Serve spaghetti to the homeless and low-income seniors

Serve coffee and pastries to the homeless

Prepare medically-tailored meals for chronically ill clients

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Perform for low-income families

Volunteer at the Redwood City Library

Tutor and teach middle school students this fall

Riparian restoration work

Build and paint a “Buddy Bench” for an elementary school

Tutor an students from elementary school through high school

Library Computer Aide at the San Mateo Public Library

Support families in ESL classes by translating Spanish to English

Help a child with his or her reading skills

Mentor a team of 3rd-5th graders with Girls on the Run

Sausalito Art Festival 2019

Volunteer with Civil Air Patrol, US Air Force Auxiliary (Group 5-23)

Volunteer, learn, & lead with HandsOn Tomorrow

Summer internship for rising 9th-12th graders

Traffic safety volunteer

Make the difference: become a literacy tutor

TV studio volunteer

Photographers needed at east palo alto nonprofit.

Donate meals for youth in East Palo Alto

Usher at the West Bay Opera

Help prepare meals for families

Summer camp intern

Become an apprentice at an art summer camp

Tutor children with the International Rescue Committee

Tutor young students after school

Distribute groceries to 300 families

Assemble lunches and hygiene kits for the homeless​

Walk dogs and socialize with cats

Tutor K-4th graders

Donate basic necessities to women in need

Serve meals to the homeless in Berkeley

Help sort medical supplies heading for Latin America

Care for animals in a shelter

Creek clean-up at Wagner Ranch Area

Support the adult homeless community by collecting warm clothing or canned food

Teach arts and crafts in Orinda!

Prune, harvest, and identify various plants

Help out at a transitional home for women and children

Assist homeless children with homework

Volunteer at Rebuilding Together East Bay

Hold a food or toiletries drive for those in need

Assist a wellness class for women with cancer

Help out around the East Bay SPCA

Get community service hours fast with a variety of opportunities

Perform or entertain at a nursing home

Friendly visits to hospice patients-Alameda County

Volunteer to call BINGO for low-income seniors at St. Patrick’s Terrace!

Celebrations throughout the year

Help birds at different events

Volunteer in the Women’s Center

Assist in a clothing closet for those in need

Come farm with us!

Perform for seniors living with dementia

Teen Volunteer at the TeenZone

Join the fight against Alzheimer’s and help volunteer

Program and outreach coordinator

Volunteer at the Chinatown Y food pantry

Volunteer inside a historic house museum

Are you passionate about a hobby? Join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s

Easy volunteer opportunity to support renewable energy!

Volunteer assistant golf & life skills coach

Break the cycle of homelessness and poverty: homework support in Concord

Work in an animal shelter

Become a visitor center docent

Garden work party for community service

Fresh produce bagger

Teens reach volunteer at Joyce Ellington Branch Library

Bare roots transplanting

Physics tutor needed

Serve lunch to the homeless

Sweetwater community clean-up

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